The AirAsia flight AK37 bound for Cochin from Kuala Lumpur today returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) due to technical reasons, said AirAsia in a statement here.

It said the flight left for India at 6.25am, and the aircraft has landed safely at klia2 after two hours into the flight.

Without elaborating further, AirAsia said the flight was re-scheduled for a 3.45pm departure time today.

"All guests are being attended to by AirAsia. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused," the statement.

-- BERNAMA